How to Make a Terrarium Without An Opening

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  7 лет назад +267

    Want to make a terrarium that appears not to have an opening? Then this is the video for you! See the video description for more details.

    • @halocemagnum8351
      @halocemagnum8351 7 лет назад +19

      Crazy suggestion!
      Could you try making a Terrarium inside a Terrarium! I think that would be really cool!
      You know Terrariumception

    • @mikecose6122
      @mikecose6122 7 лет назад +4

      Halo CE Magnum Damn, thats pretty crazy. Lol

    • @kcwalkman
      @kcwalkman 7 лет назад +8

      SerpaDesign, thank you for sharing your awesomeness. I'm always impressed with your videos because they're all of the highest quality and fascinating creativity. Thank you

    • @elantz984
      @elantz984 7 лет назад +2

      i remember you said on your reptile room tour and you said you would do this great design :)

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  7 лет назад +4

      I've got it several times before actually and do intend to do something like it, but slightly different!

  • @akiraic
    @akiraic 7 лет назад +276

    probably one of the most attractive terrariums you ever showed us. The absence of any sort of opening makes the setup really clean and nice to look at

  • @paullambert7840
    @paullambert7840 7 лет назад +299

    Normally you fill it with water with the plants inside and the water magnifies the blossoms inside.

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  7 лет назад +145

      Oh that makes sense, no wonder I wasn't seeing any magnification.

    • @SgtRic58
      @SgtRic58 4 года назад +19

      Yes, that's is what was intended. I bought one of these about 40 years ago for my Grandmother. It came with a plastic fake flower but could be used for other objects in water.

  • @marrowkey9380
    @marrowkey9380 7 лет назад +146

    I like how you are genuine and you don't edit out the learning process and little mistakes / solutions to unforseen issues.
    i really enjoyed watching you make this :)

    • @GratefulThird
      @GratefulThird 4 года назад +2

      I heartily agree. I love watching your small false starts, problem-solving, and persistence.

    • @goldenbarnacles4121
      @goldenbarnacles4121 3 года назад

      @@GratefulThird I like youtubers like serpa and antscanada because they show you every step of the process. They dont leave out anything. If you have the same or similar materials you could make almost the exact same setups.

  • @iamlunatic98
    @iamlunatic98 2 года назад +5

    I know this is an old video, but I found a flower aquarium at an estate sale and took it because I knew it'd be a cool terrarium and you mightve done it. And look at that! You have! So excited to do this soon!

  • @mrdewilliams
    @mrdewilliams 7 лет назад +40

    I saw a terrarium like this once, but no one could give me any idea how to make it work. That was an incredibly innovative solution. I will have to try this one, but I think I will have to make a couple of tools first.

  • @MakersMuse
    @MakersMuse 7 лет назад +90

    Really clever approach with a sick looking result! Definitely unique.

    • @dm5129
      @dm5129 2 года назад

      I could see myself playing with nature like this: one day when there is no work. Of course that happens seldom though...

  • @tzisorey
    @tzisorey 7 лет назад +537

    Ship in a bottle - gardening edition.

    • @darkmoonthedirewolf9231
      @darkmoonthedirewolf9231 4 года назад +6

      _Mission Success_
      XD

    • @cheesejam1373
      @cheesejam1373 3 года назад +5

      Simple, raise the sails after you put it in, ship in a bottle

    • @grandmasmagic3858
      @grandmasmagic3858 3 года назад

      I was thinking the exact same thing..one of my brothers likes to make them, the ship in the bottle I mean..I wonder how this fared now that it's four years on..?

    • @foxchick242
      @foxchick242 2 года назад

      2 mill subs and he will 😂

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP2011 7 лет назад +198

    It's amazing, the little world's you make!

  • @amy__rose__304
    @amy__rose__304 2 года назад +5

    Currently binge watching as many episodes I can watch!! This is my favourite so far…not only the unique design but the ferns, mosses and wood remind me of my favourite place in England.. the New Forest! :)

  • @kewkiee
    @kewkiee 6 лет назад +2

    I love that you show all the methods you try and even the ones that didn’t work, you kept in the video. It shows how you learn and adapt to solve the puzzle. It’s great.

  • @ownsacat
    @ownsacat 7 лет назад +116

    Wow that is a fantastic piece. I had no idea how you would do that. You must have spent a long time thinking about it. I'm impressed. It looks so good. I am looking forward to seeing it in the future. Nice work.

  • @justinvasconi7627
    @justinvasconi7627 7 лет назад +355

    Apoxi it so it's completely sealed and tie it too a small weight and put it in a fish tank

    • @Shayna-jy2vc
      @Shayna-jy2vc 7 лет назад +53

      That would be awesome in the bottom of the fish tank two world's in one

    • @MiscellaneousMcC
      @MiscellaneousMcC 7 лет назад +52

      Weight it down inside a spherical, landscaped aquarium! Add isopods and marine isopods to the terrarium and aquarium respectively. Get the gang together for a family reunion. :D

    • @meep672
      @meep672 7 лет назад +7

      I tried sadly wont work wait or not it still floats

    • @cheyenne9874
      @cheyenne9874 7 лет назад +20

      Your average shitposter Well obviously you'll have to use some silicon or some sort of aquarium glue to attach it to the bottom of the tank. Then use some substrate to cover up the bottom and you'd have this complete sphere

    • @TheOnlySaneGuy
      @TheOnlySaneGuy 7 лет назад +1

      @serpadesign Is this possible?

  • @islndtkr
    @islndtkr 2 года назад

    At first I was like "There's nooo way that's going to work" the second you said you are going to use silicone to secure the bigger tube in place, I knew what you were doing and that it would work.
    Now I'm excited and had to pause the video just to say that this is the work of a genius.

  • @ShellyCline
    @ShellyCline 7 лет назад +2

    This is GORGEOUS. I wondered if knitting mesh comes in black so I did a search. I found something in black they were calling plastic canvas that looked like the same stuff. Although you did manage to completely hide the mesh in this terrarium, the rest of us might not be quite so skilled so I thought I'd mention the black mesh. ;). Amazing job, it's absolutely beautiful!

  • @RANDOMXNOTHING0
    @RANDOMXNOTHING0 6 лет назад

    This guys patience is phenomenal. How can you not like this dude.

  • @tobeij237
    @tobeij237 4 года назад

    your amount of patience is outstanding honestly i already stressed out just watching this. i would have just given up while cleaning the inside

  • @AmberNBrown-qk8ly
    @AmberNBrown-qk8ly 5 лет назад +14

    This is exactly what I was looking for!! I have a glass vase that's shaped like a human head with an opening on the bottom. I had been thinking about making a terrarium with it but had no clue on how to go about doing it. This helps tremendously!

  • @lynntorson1984
    @lynntorson1984 Год назад

    Each time I have the chance to watch you with your artistic talent it just blows me away. You never cease to amaze your followers. Lynn, Dodge City, KS

  • @epenn76
    @epenn76 7 лет назад +2

    This might be the prettiest one ever, certainly the most impressive! What a challenge! Can't wait for the update.

  • @moralesm6069
    @moralesm6069 2 года назад

    I’ve been watching your videos for a while now. Not only do I admire your work, but also your creativity and skills to solve problems. Keep up the good work.

  • @sandrasmith1856
    @sandrasmith1856 7 лет назад

    Ahh Laura Laura
    What a wonderful garden. Only a true artist could have pulled this off. Such joy looking at what you guys accomplished. I am from Aussie land where severe frost harm my succies and cacti. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creativity. 💖💖💖💖💖

  • @ethans001
    @ethans001 7 лет назад +107

    You should do guide's on propagating and keeping alive a category of plants like one episode be creeping figs and another bromeliads

  • @nellz72
    @nellz72 7 лет назад +2

    I enjoy all of the terrariums that you make, but this has to be one of my favorites. It is so amazing! I will never get tired of watching your videos.

  • @JK-es9wu
    @JK-es9wu 5 лет назад +2

    Best explanatory video on RUclips ... makes me think I could actually do this project .. but I'm not going to fool myself ... well done

  • @chrisalan5610
    @chrisalan5610 5 лет назад +85

    "I found a way to plant a garden inside of a dirt sealed container"
    I must get another beer before i watch this wizardry

  • @EyeoftheWhiteWolf
    @EyeoftheWhiteWolf 7 лет назад +18

    So cool & creative! I would have never thought of that! Ferns are my favorite type of plant, so I think that automatically makes this my favorite of your terrariums!

  • @mercysmith
    @mercysmith Год назад

    This is an antique rose globe! You fill the sink, allowing water to completely fill the globe with no air bubbles left. You attached a beautiful open rose (or other flower) to the base, hold the flower under water to allow as many air bubbles to escape as possible, then put the upside down rose into the water-filled globe and screw it on tight!!
    The rose would be highly magnified and keep for months!!! Gorgeous!! I wish there was a way to show a picture of the one I inherited from my Aunt Opalmae!!

  • @juseschrustfush
    @juseschrustfush 4 года назад

    This was the first Serpa video I ever watched. Just watched again, still one of my favorite terrarium builds.

  • @mobrien11
    @mobrien11 2 года назад

    Dude, I am addicted to your channel! These living works of art are amazing.

  • @bountyhunterj6822
    @bountyhunterj6822 5 лет назад +4

    This is one of the coolest channels on RUclips.

  • @mb3775
    @mb3775 6 лет назад +4

    That was inspiring to watch! It was like building a ship in a bottle. I loved when the center part rose into position at the end.

  • @honeybadgerisme
    @honeybadgerisme 5 лет назад +4

    the "contraption" is called a frog. Love your work! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing!

  • @spoochymcgoo1616
    @spoochymcgoo1616 3 года назад

    I used to do collage on the reverse of glass and your project reminded me of this. Difficult but satisfying when you work through the problems.

  • @hannahph2767
    @hannahph2767 4 года назад +1

    SO COOL. Thank you for these great videos, and I appreciate that you narrate difficulties/mistakes so if anyone tries to do their own versions, we know what to watch out for!

  • @kennythefrog1
    @kennythefrog1 4 года назад

    I could feel the frustration in this video. I admire his strength in being able to continue going on.

  • @flowerlily1
    @flowerlily1 4 года назад +1

    You are so imaginative and resourceful. I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your creativity, talents, and inspiring us. Have a wonderful holiday season!

  • @bennydelph987
    @bennydelph987 6 лет назад

    Don't apologise any one whom has ever done anything like you do, should know how dificult it is, great show!!

  • @unclefisto6178
    @unclefisto6178 5 лет назад +1

    Mate, you're a terrarium wizard. I've only just entertained myself with the idea of making a few using old coffee jars since I've got a few piling up now, and the idea of low maintenance indoor greenery tickles me in just the right way. Pretty sure I'm just binge watching your videos to give me ideas, though understandably the plant species may vary due to my location. Still, consider me inspired by your work.

  • @metu5818
    @metu5818 7 лет назад

    I like that you showed the things you tried and what worked. Good job

  • @Free2flyjj
    @Free2flyjj 7 лет назад

    Thanks for going through all that for our viewing and experimental (educational) pleasures. Awesome little terrarium

  • @sarcastic-leo
    @sarcastic-leo 3 года назад

    I have an idea. But first i want to say, you are absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable and I thank u for sharing and passing it down for others to learn and appreciate. I thought of a way to water it if u tak a bendy straw and attach it to a squeezable bottle then u can put the straw into the terrarium give a squeeze and voila watered plants dry sides. Or get one of those sciency squeeze bottles that come with the long hooked shape neck. And to aid in putting the substrate in for an on the fly creation use a piece of wire that would b appropriately supportive and an empty pill type bottle cut it down if necessary attach the wire so that it looks like a laddle that had it's handle put on upside down and bend the wire so once inside the container u can roll spin the wire between ur fingers and it would turn the pill container upside down and deposit ur substrate. I know this suggestion is way passed when u did this video but who knows maybe it could help you or someone else or it can just simply inspire a even better and more efficient idea of your own. Again thank you for sharing urself with all of us.

  • @TheScaryName
    @TheScaryName 4 года назад

    This is still one of my favourite builds you've done, absolutely stunningly beautiful.

  • @grahamhill8018
    @grahamhill8018 5 лет назад +1

    Well done! Excellent techniques and ingenuity used to overcome the difficulty.

  • @btdarterschannel112
    @btdarterschannel112 7 лет назад +3

    Tanner, you are a terrarium genius!! Thanks so much for sharing this great content! All the best!!

  • @30DayReviews
    @30DayReviews 7 лет назад +5

    I like to see you trying new stuff it worked out great! I cant wait to see an update in 6-12 months

  • @kirkyit
    @kirkyit 6 лет назад +4

    30:35 looks so cool as the fern emerges!

  • @zuzu3592
    @zuzu3592 7 лет назад +6

    Ever thought about buying a cake-plate or something similar so you can actually put your smaller projects on a rotating plate to showcase them? I think it'd be more comfortable for you and the appeal to the eye is also higher.
    Thank you for your work here on RUclips!

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  7 лет назад +3

      Yeah a few people suggested it months back and I plan on getting one. I just haven't got around to it yet.

  • @robbitt
    @robbitt 6 лет назад +2

    We made terrariums like this in grade school. Granted they were complete failures compared to this, but they appeared to have no opening when we were done, and that part was much, much easier than this. Again, as far as looks and quality of the actual work here, I'm making no comparison, since one can't be made.
    They don't make them anymore, but if anyone remembers the 2 liter bottles of soda, that had the big, black plastic bases, we used those. We'd peel off the base, and then cut the soda bottle in half vertically. We'd then take the bottom, invert it and that would go back onto the base as the top dome. The terrarium, of course, would be made in the base prior to doing so, and it looks like a sealed unit when all done. I was 10 years old, so I'm probably looking back on it with undeserved pride, but in my selective memory it looked really good. I wonder if something similar can be used the same way, to avoid some undo stress. Since then, I've always wanted to get back into doing this. It's really rewarding.
    Edit: The more I think about it, ours must not have been completely airtight (though the fit was tight), but I'd guess there'd be a solution to fix that.

  • @jenniferdotson5510
    @jenniferdotson5510 5 лет назад

    I love your videos! A couple of friends/neighbors of mine along with my uncle sell moss to a buyer. So I have really gotten into the whole moss thing , I already love nature and it's beautiful landscapes. Yeah so I get excited over a tree or rock that is covered in moss . I want to bring it all home with me (impossible) but now I can bring a little piece of it's serenity inside my house. This is a genius idea! Love it !

  • @mks15337ster
    @mks15337ster 4 года назад

    Since this is 2 years old you won’t see this but I have to say that was a cool idea! Enjoyed watching you put this together. Wonder if you still have it? Will check some newer videos to see if I can spot it anywhere. Thanks for doing that!!!

  • @julz63
    @julz63 5 лет назад

    You really are the master at creating terrariums 🌱🌱🌱

  • @GarbyIGP
    @GarbyIGP 7 лет назад +5

    Another awesome video! Great job man, you're doing, everything I'm dreaming. I have a lot of similar ideas, but I just can't find enough time to dedicate to this. I'll send you photos of my creations late on.
    Anyway, I have tip/suggestion:
    The hardest part for me is to understand the plants. I know how they look, but i don't know their names or details about them. When you mention plant names, could you also put up a small picture of that plant so it's easier for us to imagine what you're talking about? Also some videos just talking about plants would be awesome. Some areas that I would be interested to find out: identification, light, temperature, soil, planting density, humidity, growth rate, etc. I'd love to find out about each plant and moss species, where it stands on all those subjects. So we can plan our terrariums better.
    I fell that might help a lot of us beginners to start learning the science behind terrarium building, a little bit of biology / bryology.
    Anyway I hope you get to read this comment, let me know what you think about the idea.

  • @carolyns6672
    @carolyns6672 7 лет назад +1

    I'm really excited for this terrarium's update! Hope it continues to do well!

  • @minagica
    @minagica Год назад

    This is a genius build. I've actually done something similar for my functional aquarium ring (yes, it functions both as a livestock-free aquarium and as a finger ring, and no, water fleas didn't even survive in it). I also used a similar method on one of my aquariums too, but that was for creating a basement for detritus to accumulate in it in order to minimize any look of malm (it's a bowl aquarium on a Lazy Susan base and the malm used to float more, now it gets directed towards the middle)

  • @lukehawkins9443
    @lukehawkins9443 5 лет назад

    This is awesome! These containers only magnify what's in it if you fill them up with water. Would make for a fun aquatic plant build albeit probably impossible.

  • @MiscellaneousMcC
    @MiscellaneousMcC 7 лет назад

    Big thumbs up on this one! It's funny, I actually did something very similar to this only a couple days before you posted this, but it was with a burnt out streetlight light bulb. I just cut the threads off with a lapidary wheel, removed the guts and put a small fern w/ moss inside it. It's very therapeutic to solve little puzzles like this! Great video!

  • @135Bubby
    @135Bubby 4 года назад

    You have the patience of Job and it paid off. Beautiful. Thanks.

  • @razor-hotel
    @razor-hotel 7 лет назад

    Really great job! Very innovative solution for the construction. You are pushing the boundary of what can be done with terrariums, keep up the excellent work.

  • @mantisgod237
    @mantisgod237 2 года назад

    I really admire your patience

  • @mikecose6122
    @mikecose6122 7 лет назад +124

    I love this guy. He's like a mad scientist but.. a not so mad scientist. 😏

    • @Vnifit
      @Vnifit 7 лет назад +35

      mad botanist!!

    • @mikecose6122
      @mikecose6122 7 лет назад +4

      Vnifit Indeed. 😊

  • @lynnkile2463
    @lynnkile2463 5 лет назад +1

    I made my first one. It is ok for my first. I love watching you

  • @gretchenamberg3375
    @gretchenamberg3375 7 лет назад

    I absolutely love these videos. The projects are fantastic and the information and instructions are presented in an easy to follow and understand manner. I would love to see a video on picking the right plants for the right project.

  • @helenelegace1323
    @helenelegace1323 7 лет назад +1

    Wow that was amazing. The shot of the ferns moving up was really cool. Good job

  • @auniquemarshall8037
    @auniquemarshall8037 2 года назад

    I'm so impressed! That took a lot of creativity. Well done!

  • @troublezmalone8591
    @troublezmalone8591 3 года назад

    That is really beautiful. Thank you for making that. I like how genuine you are in your building learning as you go. You do wonderful work!

  • @depressedmidwest7081
    @depressedmidwest7081 4 года назад

    My special interest senses are tingling. I'm about 5 five hours into these videos. Where you at? I've got okay cameras, arms to hold them, and I've got some ideas for some "surreal" but viable "eco-scapes"

  • @poldoll5683
    @poldoll5683 5 лет назад +1

    I really love watching your tutorials, they are so informative. I cannot wait to try making my own soon. I will always refer to your tutorials to help when I do. This was such a beautiful piece, I love the raw earthy feel to your terrariums, keep up the amazing work ☺️

  • @carla5570
    @carla5570 7 лет назад +1

    I love your videos, it's like you're creating so many little worlds.
    You're incredibly intelligent!

  • @joeldezwaan1149
    @joeldezwaan1149 7 лет назад +8

    Very clever design! I was trying to figure out how you would do this!

  • @TasjMariMyers
    @TasjMariMyers 6 лет назад +5

    innovative! loved when you were like:
    ¨it´s almost like I need a hook. Here, I´ll make one.¨

  • @gardeninginthedesert
    @gardeninginthedesert 4 года назад +1

    I loved watching the ferns appearing through the middle. 😍

  • @Melonhead-gp9du
    @Melonhead-gp9du 6 лет назад +1

    For those that use the fishing line, It would have been easier and less time-consuming to use a sewing needle to weave it. Love your videos!

  • @maryskorstad2785
    @maryskorstad2785 6 лет назад

    You are incredibly creative. AWESOME. Thank you sooo much for all you share

  • @katebeedot9052
    @katebeedot9052 4 года назад

    A thriller video breathholder till the end but super result with the middle plant emerging! Well done

  • @belleyface
    @belleyface 7 лет назад +3

    i've always wanted to have terrariums in my life and i love your channel! This was a fun find and glad i watched it

  • @gigiw.7650
    @gigiw.7650 4 года назад

    Your knitting mat is called plastic canvas. It has many cool uses, but your idea is ingenious!

  • @pennyplant4940
    @pennyplant4940 7 лет назад +1

    That's really clever, well done. It's beautiful !

  • @Silent-sm3lq
    @Silent-sm3lq 7 лет назад +4

    This is amazing! I love how much effort you put into your videos.

  • @love.wildly.live.fearlessly
    @love.wildly.live.fearlessly 3 года назад

    I am so excited my daughter got one of these containers for her birthday although the seal lid didn’t fit properly like it seems to be like a few cm off on one side. But seeing how I have one of these maybe I can still make it work for my first terrarium.

  • @mydoran1
    @mydoran1 7 лет назад

    Amazing work putting this terrarium together. Would love to see an update on it down the road to see how it has grown etc

  • @CHloE748
    @CHloE748 3 года назад

    Bro this is genius. I never would have thought of the idea!

  • @nikkic4385
    @nikkic4385 5 лет назад

    Great video. I use a turkey baster to water my terrarium and it works great. I think that would have worked when you were trying to water your substrate before adding the center plants/moss.

  • @ghosty4593
    @ghosty4593 6 лет назад +1

    Why is this so satisfying? I love it

  • @ritaespana8187
    @ritaespana8187 6 лет назад

    Very impressive. Your creativity has no limit. Nature is beautiful 😊 ☘

  • @lornacy
    @lornacy Год назад

    The old videos are fun for me as a new subscriber. I get watch your journey on fast forward 😊

  • @naamaweiss
    @naamaweiss 7 лет назад

    your channel is amazing, I made three terrariums thanks to you

  • @blaineishere3851
    @blaineishere3851 4 года назад

    This is so cool!! This was a really really awesome idea and I for one never would have thought of this!!
    One tip: for scenarios like removing that excess on the seal, a rotary tool would be a great investment!

  • @jjhill001
    @jjhill001 7 лет назад +3

    Wow, definitely doing this if I find one of these containers at a garage sale!

  • @pokemyeyes
    @pokemyeyes 7 лет назад +3

    Excellent footage at the end. Great camera. Ive always wondered how to make one, so thank you!

  • @sled_dog
    @sled_dog 5 лет назад +2

    You're incredibly ingenious. Love this!

  • @danidean6963
    @danidean6963 6 лет назад +2

    You're such an artist, making living art 💚🌱

  • @Kira-kg4kl
    @Kira-kg4kl 2 года назад +1

    I'm going to be making a giant version of this soon, such a useful and interesting video 💚

  • @lomelinde
    @lomelinde 7 лет назад +2

    This video was so relaxing... Thank you for this wonderful time, it is so inspiring!

  • @suzannew4840
    @suzannew4840 3 года назад

    WOW you pulled that off soooo well!! it looks awesome

  • @micheler3011
    @micheler3011 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing this video, I will try and do one with an orchid. You make it seem so easy, but I will struggle I am sure , simply amazing!

  • @mariewintzer2245
    @mariewintzer2245 7 лет назад +1

    Wow! What a beautiful and unique terrarium. Great job! I would like to give so many more likes than 1! For the idea, the execution, everything. Thank you for making this amazing video!

  • @craigriglin
    @craigriglin Год назад

    Good job it looks great. Over time it’s only going to look better as the ferns spread out to get more light. I like you adding your maintenance crew of spring towels to keep things tidy. My only concern is there enough oxygen to maintain their survival.

  • @shibani155
    @shibani155 2 года назад

    What s wonderful work. Such a lot of patience and love. Loved the video.

  • @ernestmatthews9867
    @ernestmatthews9867 7 лет назад +2

    Great video, I've also had the idea of doing a bowl terrarium but didn't know how to, gonna try the idea you used too. Keep up the great work!